NPR Topics: Health & ScienceAstronomers See A New Class of Black Hole Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0400
Scientists say X-ray data collected by the European Space Agency's XMM-Newton spacecraft show evidence of a new type of black hole in a galaxy about 290 million light years from Earth. Astronomer Sean Farrell explains what the discovery might tell us about galaxy evolution.
Celebrate July 4th With Backyard ScienceFlaming Bubbles Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0400
In case you forgot to pick up some sparklers for the holiday weekend, don't despair. Ira Flatow and a team of backyard science experts explain how to (safely) make firecrackers, smoke bombs and even an Oreo-fueled rocket, all while learning some basic scientific principles.
Fireworks Are Packed With ChemistryChemistry of Fireworks Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0400
Why do some fireworks shoot golden flaming balls while others produce green sparks? It's just chemistry. Bassam Shakhashiri, chemistry professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains the science of fireworks.
Can The Mississippi Delta Survive Rising Seas? Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0400
Reporting in Nature Geoscience, two coastal scientists write that rising sea levels, combined with slow Mississippi Delta growth, could drown the Louisiana coast by 2100. Delta expert Ivor van Heerden, who is not involved with the research, discusses the findings.
Wash Post Health With Online Training, You Can Run With Elite Coaches by Your Side Lenny Bernstein Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400
I had already joined a local running group to begin gearing up for the Oct. 11 Chicago Marathon when Runner's World called to ask if I wanted to talk to Bart Yasso about the magazine's new online training program.
Obama Holds Health-Care Forum in Virginia Michael D. Shear and Jose Antonio Vargas Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400
President Obama offered a wonkish defense of his embattled health-care reform effort during an hour-long town hall meeting in Northern Virginia yesterday that featured seven questions, including one sent via Twitter and several from a handpicked audience of supporters.
Integrity of Federal 'Organic' Label Questioned Kimberly Kindy and Lyndsey Layton Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400
Three years ago, U.S. Department of Agriculture employees determined that synthetic additives in organic baby formula violated federal standards and should be banned from a product carrying the federal organic label. Today the same additives, purported to boost brainpower and vision, can be found...
Reuters: Health NewsWHO chief identifies "warning signs" of severe flu Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:00:50 -0400
GENEVA (Reuters) - H1N1 influenza is causing mild symptoms that go away without medication in most patients, but care-givers should be alert for warning signs of severe cases, the head of the World Health Organization said on Thursday.
U.S. parents think twice about sending kids to camp Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:47:12 -0400
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Since its opening last week, camp counselors at New Jersey's Liberty Lake Day Camp disinfect door knobs, take the temperatures of children as they arrive and remind the campers not to share canned sodas.
Parkinson's drugs show promise in resistant TB Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:17:17 -0400
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease show promise as a new way to stem the rise of drug-resistant forms of tuberculosis, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.
CNN.com - HealthSuit: Toxic plane air sickens flight attendant Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:59:24 -0400
The last time Terry Williams can remember being headache-free was in December. A chronic migraine has plagued her ever since. So have balance and vision problems, a tremor in her left arm, a prickly sensation in her feet and a loss of childhood memories.
Immigrant mom sees fruits of healthy baby food Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:01:34 -0400
Agatha Achindu's life-changing career move started out simply enough -- she wanted a healthy baby.
July 4th fireworks: Fun but dangerous, feds warn Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:36:14 -0400
Before lighting up that patriotic sparkler this weekend, remember to play it safe.
ABC News: HealthOfficials Find Diprivan in Michael Jackson's Home Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:52:40 -0400
ABC News confirms: Police found the anesthetic Diprivan among other drugs.
The Michael Jackson Diet: What Did MJ Eat? Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:06:53 -0400
Some speculate that the pop legend may have had an eating disorder.
Can Real Men Admit They Are Depressed? Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:31:47 -0400
Admitting they are depressed should be a sign of strength for men, not weakness.
BBC News | Health | UK EditionFirst swine flu death in London Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:01:36 -0000
A 19-year-old man has died after contracting swine flu in London, health authorities confirm.
Pharmacist pay premium rejected Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:10:16 -0000
Unions attack ministers' rejection of a proposal for a national recruitment and retention premium for junior pharmacists.
Solo life ups gene dementia risk Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:25:24 -0000
People who have a gene flaw and live alone in middle-age are at highest risk of developing dementia, a study suggests.
Newsweek Health HeadlinesAre the Chemicals Released by Fireworks Dangerous? Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:49:07 -0000
Are "green" fireworks the answer to unhealthy pyrotechnics?Â
Biologists Struggle to Make Sense of Genomics Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:04:19 -0000
Ten years ago, the human genome was medicine's holy grail. Playing the part of King Arthur's knights were rival teams of biologists racing to sequence all the genetic instructions required to make a human being. And just as the actual Holy Grail was believed to have miraculous healing powers, some promised that the genome would change medicine forever. Biotech companies raced to cash in—Human Genome Sciences, for instance, filed patents on 100,000 genes and, in 1999, saw its stock quadruple. But genomic science didn't deliver fast breakthroughs. Today Human Genome's stock price is down below $3, and its vast patent portfolio looks like overkill, considering that a human has only about 20,000 genes altogether.
Eric Kandel: A Biology of Mind Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:44:04 -0000
Understanding the biology of mental illness would be a paradigm shift in our thinking about mind. It would not only inform us about some of the most devastating diseases of humankind but, because these are diseases of thought and feeling, it would also tell us more about who we are and how we function. I naively thought we were on the verge of such a paradigm change in 1983, when James Gusella and Nancy Wexler were tracking down the gene that causes Huntington's disease. I expected that within 10 years we would have found the major genes that contribute to schizophrenia, depression, and autism. Since then, there has been a lot of enthusiasm about genes and mental illness and some false starts, but surprisingly little progress.
USATODAY.com Health - Top StoriesFawcett's legacy beyond the biz: Spotlighting rare cancer Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:21:31 -0000
In a perverse twist of medical fate, Farrah Fawcett has become the poster girl for anal cancer, a rare disease often linked to ...
U.S. study: New flu inefficient in attacking people Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:29:20 -0000
With swine flu continuing to spread around the world, researchers say they have found the reason it is so far more a series ...
Study: Few survive cardiac arrest, even with hospital CPR Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:54:40 -0000
The odds of surviving cardiac arrest after getting CPR in a hospital are slim and have not improved in more than a decade, a ...
Penn Medicine - Health and Wellness Newsletter
Penn Advances the Treatment and Prevention of Hepatitis B and C
More than 4 million people in the United States are infected with hepatitis C and about 1.5 million people nationwide are infected with chronic hepatitis B. Hepatitis B and C are silent diseases, meaning they are difficult to detect because patients are often asymptomatic. Although hepatitis is curable, untreated hepatitis is a significant risk factor for liver cancer.
Pennsylvania Hospital's Pavilion Now Open
Pennsylvania Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of the Pavilion. The Pavilion is specially designed for individuals requesting amenities like those often found in deluxe hotels. Some of the amenities include fine linens, gourmet meals, and concierge service. Private rooms and suites are available to accommodate family members if desired.
A Program for Older Adults with Cancer
Cancer affects older adults more than any other age group. Older patients face different challenges than younger patients. They may have medical and social issues that complicate their care, such as living alone, having other medical conditions, or living on a fixed income. The Joan Karnell Cancer Center at Pennsylvania Hospital recognizes that older adults with cancer may require specialized care to support themselves and their families.
Reader's Digest: HealthChoosing a Weight-Loss Program for your Child Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Read more about this interesting rd.com article.
Foods to Lower Blood Sugar: Berries Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
Berries are nutrition powerhouses and they may help keep your blood sugar in check.
Foods To Lower Your Blood Sugar: Cherries Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
When you get a snack attack, reach for a handful of this sugar-lowering fruit.
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